If you use Ofsted registered childcare you may be entitled to help with your childcare costs through one of the following schemes.
Funded early education and childcare:
- Funded early education for two year olds (FEET)
- Funded early education and childcare for 3 and 4 year olds
- 30 hours funded childcare for working parents
Working parents:
- Tax-Free Childcare (open to parents of children under 12, or disabled children under 17)
- 30 hours funded childcare for working parents
- Childcare element of Working Tax Credit
- Childcare element of Universal Credit
Parents in education:
- Care to Learn (further education students)
- Discretionary Learner Support (further education students)
- NHS Bursary Childcare Allowance (health professional students)
- Childcare Grant (higher education students)
- Parents' Learning Allowance (higher education students)
- Professional and Career Development Loans
- Extra money to pay for university
Grandparents:
Additional costs you may incur:
If you're responsible for a child, there are other benefits available to help you. Find out about benefits and financial assistance for families.